POPEYES LOUISIANA KITCHEN #129
1050 WALNUT STREET, Starke FL 32091 · 9645418
Last inspected Feb 2, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings and eggs sacs in external storage shed with single service items.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2018039972 | Jul 27, 2018 | Aug 17, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink by drive through window. Operator replaced.
Drain cover(s) missing. Floor drain cover mission on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drain board of three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer, on floor, door, shelves and product. Operator in process of thawing walk in freezer to fix.
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris in microwave closest the drive through.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dining room ice chute on soda dispenser with mold like substance build up. Operator cleaned chute. Dust build up and fryer shortening build up on top and sides of fryer hood system.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop head stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawer above reach in cooler of sandwich prep line, chicken (118/121F - Hot Holding) operator placed back in fryer, at conclusion of inspection, chicken second temperature (187/179F - Hot Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drive through soda dispenser has buildup on Coca-Cola nozzle. Spilled food debris in bottom of flip top reach in cooler. Food debris burned on top plate of microwave.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing ceiling tiles over prep line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean containers stacked while wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in reach in cooler at front counter and in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters over fryers with dust build up.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food on clean containers of three compartment sink. Operator removed to be rewashed.
May 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee soiled apron over bags of flour. Operator relocated the apron.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf over three compartment sink, clean metal containers stacked while wet.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer on door, products and floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops for steam table in standing water at temp of 115F, discussed with operator, waiting for repair for steam table.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sides of the fryer with grease build up.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open placed too close to enclosure by company to close.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the base of the sandwich reach in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand wash sink for cook line leaking at the bend in the drain pipe when running.
Aug 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee and in from outside and briefly washed hands before beginning to work with clean utensils/equipment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink closest the drive through used to store a whisk. Operator relocated the whisk.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle provided in women's restroom.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working the main cook line with no beard guard. Operator provided beard guard.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On the shelf over the three compartment sink, clean plastic hot hood baskets stacked while wet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice chute of drink dispenser in the lobby has mold like substance streak. Operator wiped and sanitized the ice chute.
Dec 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies by hand wash sink at the front cook line area. Observed 2 flies by the office area and walk in freezer door. Observed 1 fly in the prep area closest to the mop sink. Observed 1 fly in the dining room area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At time of inspection all cooked chicken at front counter window exceeds time limit. Operator discarded the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. At time of inspection all cooked chicken at front counter window exceeds time limit. Operator discarded the chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. At the front service counter, cooked side items held on time as public health control incorrectly time labeled. Operator had employee correct the time markers.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No bodily fluid clean up kit or written procedures available. Inspector provided written procedures.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. At time of inspection no proof of employee food handler training certificates available.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Paper cup used as a scoop in the chicken container inside the reach in freezer.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Metal containers stacked on shelf over the three compartment sink not inverted. Operator inverted the containers.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food over buns in the walk in cooler. Operator relocated the employee food.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf in the prep area leaning against clean lids. Operator relocated the employee Ella phone.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelf over three compartment sink stacked while wet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler fans with build up of dust.
Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Exterior doors left open while operating due to cooking vapors while exhaust system inadequately functioning with live flies present.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of the flip top reach in cooler and standup reach in cooler have build up of debris at the base of the cooler.
Utensils in poor condition. Plastic containers in the dish area with cracked edges.
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. At time of inspection hood system not operating adequately with cooking vapors through kitchen. Operator has placed request for maintenance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of debris on wall behind the prep table and ovens on the cook line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored with mop head in the mop bucket.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach droppings and eggs sacs in external storage shed with single service items.
Wastewater on ground of establishment. Pipe with waste water from reheating unit disconnected, water draining onto the ground. Person in charge fixed pipe during inspection. States has work order for pipe.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple floor tiles in kitchen damaged, missing. Observed standing water in and under tiles. No longer smooth and easily cleanable.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell barely running, turned on to correct velocity.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and ceiling at sandwich station with debris buildup. Ceiling above fry station with debris buildup.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fry powder unlabeled in bulk container. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.